We Are BSA Troop 465

WELCOME to scouting in Troop 465! Many of you may be familiar with Scouting from your experience as a youth or your son’s Cub Scout involvement. Some of you will be joining Scouting for the first time.

Troop 465 is a member of the Golden Empire Council, which covers a large part of northern California. The Council is divided into Districts and our Troop is within the El Dorado District, which covers Folsom and El Dorado County west of Echo Summit.

All BSA Troops must have a chartering organization that sponsors them. The Chartered Organization for Troop 465 is the El Dorado Hills Rotary Club. They provide us support, equipment, fundraising opportunities and approve our adult leadership. They “own” the troop. Without a chartered organization, a troop cannot exist. The Rotary Club provides a Chartered Representative to act as liaison between the Troop and the organization. Our troop meetings are held at St. Stephen's Lutheran Church unless otherwise noted on the calendar.

Scouting is much more than just a wholesome and enjoyable activity. Active Scouts develop initiative, leadership, self-reliance, and self-confidence. Scouting helps boys become good citizens of strong character, who will be leaders and achievers in the adult world.

Who Can Join?

Troop 465 welcomes any interested boy of Scout age (between the ages of 11 and 18) that meets one of the following requirements:

have completed the 5th Grade OR

have earned the Arrow of Light and be at least 10 years old, whichever occurs first.

A boy does NOT have to graduate from Cub Scouts or Webelos to become a Boy Scout.

Scouts can take an active role in the leadership of the troop or their patrol. These leadership positions count towards rank advancement. MORE »

New Scout Registration

Scouts typically join the Troop when they bridge over from their Cub Scout program. This is not a requirement, since boys often join without having previously participated in Cub Scouts. Registration requires filling out a Scouting Application and paying the annual registration fee. The fee is prorated depending upon the month you register.

Our troop website contains a wealth of information about scouting and all the forms you will need (with the exception of the scouting application itself which is available from the Troop Committee Chairman).

Online registration is required for all Troop 465 outings. Registration deadlines are typically 7–10 days prior to the outing start date. Check out the Calendar for details on all outings, and be sure to register your scout early.

Eagle Scout is the highest rank in the Boy Scouts of America and an extraordinary achievement. To earn this rank, a scout must advance through all the ranks in order: Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class, Star, Life, Eagle. Among other challenging requirements, he must also plan, develop, and give leadership to a service project for an organization, school or community, and successfully complete an Eagle Scout Board of Review. Needless to say, we are extremely proud of our Eagles!

Volunteer!

Taking part in your son's scouting experience is rewarding for you and provides the troop with much-needed assistance in a variety of activities. As a qualified adult leader you can go on camping trips and day outings, attend Troop Commitee meetings, or help out in any number of ways. Contact us to find out how you can help make your scout's experience even better.

Webelos

Are you a Webelos II or an 11-year-old or older youth looking for a Boy Scout troop? We invite you to come and check us out. November thru February is the annual period when Webelos 2 complete their Arrow of Light and begin to look at options for a Boy Scout troop experience. Check out our Webelos page for more information.